Russell County, Alabama
AL · FIPS 01113 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 58,811 | — | #908 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $51,197 | -31.9% | #2,709 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 37.5 years | -3.6% | #2,664 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $165,700 | -41.2% | #1,896 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $939 | -19.3% | #1,225 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 22.2% | +76.0% | #2,852 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Russell County has a population of 58,811, making it the #908 most populous county in the US. The median age is 37.5 years, which is 3.6% below the national median.
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The median household income in Russell County is $51,197, ranking #2,709 out of 3,222 counties — 31.9% below the national median. The poverty rate is 22.2% and unemployment stands at 5.9%.
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The median home value in Russell County is $165,700 (-41.2% vs national). Renters pay a median of $939/mo and the homeownership rate is 61.3%.
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88.7% of residents in Russell County have health insurance coverage, which is 3.3% below the national rate.
About Russell County, Alabama
Russell County, Alabama has a total population of 58,811, making it the 908th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Russell County is 37.5 years, which is 3.6% below the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Russell County is $51,197, which ranks #2,709 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 31.9% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 22.2%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 5.9%.
The median home value in Russell County is $165,700, 41.2% below the national median. Renters in Russell County pay a median gross rent of $939 per month. The homeownership rate is 61.3%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Russell County, 18.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 46.0% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 88.7% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 29.0 min.
Russell County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is Black (non-Hispanic) at 45.1% of the population, followed by White (non-Hispanic) (43.9%) and Hispanic or Latino (6.0%).
All data for Russell County, Alabama comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.